George Washington's Adminstration

Washington would have preferred to spend the remainder of his life in his tranquil home at Mount Vernon, but his patriotism would not allow him to disregard the call of his country. He had so little money at the time, that his home was threatened by the sheriff, and he had to borrow funds with which to pay his most pressing debts.
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Lesson Plans:

George Washington and the US Constitution - This lesson addresses George Washington's leadership in forging a new government for the United States after the break from England in 1776. The historical period covered by the documents in the lesson ranges from a few days after the Declaration of Independence in 1776, to late May 1790, when Rhode Island became the last of the thirteen colonies to ratify the new Constitution. The lesson uses Washington's own words to illustrate the events leading to the establishment of our national government, and the crucial roles he played throughout that process.

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Before and Beyond the Constitution. What should a president do? - This Teacher Resource Guide is designed for incorporation into history and social studies curricula. It will introduce your students to some of the events and issues that shaped George Washington’s life. The activities should enhance your students’ knowledge of Washington and expand their horizons about this complex and interesting man.

George Washington: First in War, First in Peace and First in the Hearts of Countrymen - This lesson addresses George Washington's leadership in forging a new government for the United States after the break from England in 1776. The historical period covered by the documents in the lesson ranges from a few days after the Declaration of Independence in 1776, to late May 1790, when Rhode Island became the last of the thirteen colonies to ratify the new Constitution. The lesson uses Washington's own words to illustrate the events leading to the establishment of our national government, and the crucial roles he played throughout that process. (good primary source documents in this lesson plan)

George Washington: A Series of 3 Lesson Plans - One lesson involves George Washington and the Constitution, a second explores his presidency and the third deals with Washington in the Ohio Valley.

Primary Source Documents:

Washington's First Inaugural Address - The new President gave his inaugural address before a joint session of the two Houses of Congress assembled inside the Senate Chamber.
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The Papers of George Washington - The Papers of George Washington, a grant-funded project, was established in 1969 at the University of Virginia, under the joint auspices of the University and the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union, to publish a comprehensive edition of Washington's correspondence.

A National Treasure
Mount Vernon
Washington's Biography
George Washington Univ.